The Goals of Weight Loss Surgery
February 14, 2011, by Mark A. Colquitt, MD, FACS, FASMBS
The vast majority of morbidly obese adults have struggled with weight most of their lives. The memories of childhood taunts are still fresh on their minds. As adults, they may face disapproval from family and friends, sneers and negative remarks from strangers, and discrimination at work. (more…)
The Steps to Surgery
February 4, 2011, by Mark A. Colquitt, MD, FACS, FASMBS
This is the time of year when many people resolve to lose weight. If you’ve spent many years making – and failing to fulfill – that resolution, you may be considering bariatric surgery. You may also be wondering what steps are required to get you there. (more…)
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Since 2002, more than 1,000 patients have lost a total of over 100,000 pounds – over 50 tons – as a result of weight loss surgery by our surgeons, Dr. Mark Colquitt and Dr. Jonathan Ray. Both surgeons are board certified by the American Board of Surgery and are fellows of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Foothills Weight Loss Specialists offers a range of surgical weight loss options, including gastric bypass, Realize adjustable gastric band and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
